“I understand and respect artistic freedom and expression; however, I have to ask what the intent is of putting this on public display in our community?”
True emergency
Letter: More regulation needed for short-term rentals
“I’d be in favor of any regulations and especially the ability for neighbors to have some say in the number of people staying and the noise level permitted beside their homes.”
Letter: Support for rezoning in Haw Creek
“This property is within the city limits. Building homes there would decrease sprawl into more environmentally sensitive areas of Buncombe County.”
Letter: City should listen to concerns about Haw Creek project
“Personally, I will miss seeing an open field but understand that infill happens — just make it palatable to those of us who live here.”
Letter: Thanks for the Xpress voting guide
“In addition to early in-person voting information and intros into the various positions being voted on, each candidate’s response to the issues you posed was extremely helpful.”
Letter: Will Mission be able to achieve its goals?
“Based on my personal experience as a patient in post-op and emergency, I have little faith that Mission will be able to achieve its goals.”
Bad energy
Letter: Site would be ideal for homeless shelter
“While sitting in traffic jams on Patton Avenue, I often wonder why the city doesn’t try to purchase the old Kmart shopping center at Louisiana Avenue. It has sat there for years, empty.”
Letter: An argument for year-round schools
“Our local public schools in Asheville and Buncombe County need to be at the front of the pack when it comes to best practices. Providing a new model of year-round schooling with more days of education and shorter breaks is a good place to start.”
Letter: Focus on what makes area inviting
“Include friendly, helpful people actually attending the paid parking lots we now have dotted all over.”
Letter: Edwards’ legislation hasn’t helped WNC
“None of Edwards’ co-sponsored laws are helping law enforcement or anyone else in Western North Carolina.”
All bottled up
Letter: BCS book ban will backfire
“By banning this book, the county schools have just made it very popular and sought after by many students.”
Letter: Haw Creek rezoning is not in community’s best interest
“As an Asheville and Haw Creek resident, I must ask our City Council members: Why would you approve a rezoning that is so openly opposed by the community and in direct conflict with a well-thought-out comprehensive plan?”
Letter: Vote — and make sure your vote counts
“Remember — your vote is your voice, and we want to make sure all voices are heard.”
A bridge too far
Letter: Haw Creek project would provide much-needed housing
“Like much of the nation, Asheville faces a housing affordability crisis. The solution to that crisis for Asheville is to build a lot more housing throughout the entire city, including in my neighborhood.”
Letter: City should step up to replace Malvern Hills pool
“Please, City of Asheville, stand up for the community and support the value added to the lives of West Asheville by the pool and pool house.”
Time to go
Letter: Consider Europe’s restrooms
“Asheville needs to look at how Europe does 24-hour restrooms.”